23 July 2025
Moov Africa Niger has officially introduced its 4G+ technology in Niamey, marking a significant upgrade to the country’s mobile network.
This enhancement aims to provide subscribers with a superior connectivity experience without the need to change their existing SIM cards.
Find out moreLiberia launches initiative to deploy second subsea cable connecting West Africa
22 July 2025
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Liberia’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications has announced the launch of a collaborative project with the ECOWAS Commission for Infrastructure, Energy, and Digitalisation, alongside the World Bank, to deploy a second subsea cable linking Liberia with four other West African nations.
The ‘Second Submarine Cable Project’ aims to bolster regional connectivity by providing critical international internet links for Liberia, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, and Sierra Leone.
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Nigeria moves towards sustainable telecom power with NCC and REA partnership
22 July 2025
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at reducing the telecommunications sector’s heavy reliance on diesel generators.
Currently, telecom operators in Nigeria consume over 40 million litres of diesel monthly, incurring approximately $350 million annually to power infrastructure nationwide.
To address this challenge, the NCC-REA Collaboration Committee will focus on deploying renewable energy solutions — particularly solar and other sustainable sources — for telecom sites, especially in rural and underserved areas. The partnership also emphasizes aligning funding mechanisms and establishing impact monitoring frameworks to ensure the success and sustainability of these initiatives.
Cybercrime on the rise across Africa
22 July 2025
Cybercrime continues to expand across the African continent, with some regions experiencing cyber offences constituting up to 30% of all reported crimes, particularly in West and East Africa. This alarming trend was detailed in Interpol’s latest Cyber Threat Assessment Report.
The annual report highlights a significant increase in digital attacks within African member states, noting that cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and diverse. Among the most prevalent are online scams such as phishing, ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), and digital sextortion. Several attacks have targeted critical infrastructure, including institutions like the Kenya Urban Roads Authority and Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics.
